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He was one of the most popular and well-loved actors of his generation. Sir Donald Sinden, who lived in Kent, has died at the age of 90. The Shakespearean actor had suffered from cancer for several years.

He was also well known for film, stage and TV roles. His son, Marc, said that although they knew the end was coming, Sir Donald's death was "a huge loss to his family" but that they appreciated the care given to him by the Pilgrims Hospice. David Johns looks back on the actor's life, speaking to neighbour Dave McKean and theatre manager Juliet Mander.

A war veteran had a number of items, including war medals, taken from his home in Tenterden, on the day the world commemorated the 70th anniversary of D-Day.

Robert and Anabel Atkins were asleep upstairs in their home, having spent the day watching the D-Day celebrations, when they were woken by a noise downstairs.

They found thieves had forced open a locked window in their living room.

Medals, which dated back to 1827 and belonged to Mr Atkins father and grandfather had been taken, along with £20,000 worth of Mrs Atkins jewellery.

More than 200 pieces of silver cutlery with the family crest on, as well as a Gurkha knife, which was presented to Mr Atkins when he was in the 6th Gurkha Regiment between 1950 and 1957, were also taken.

The couples daughter, Vicky Greenly said, "I just can't believe that there are such heartless people out there.

"It's not about the monetary value, these medals meant the absolute world to my father. Thankfully, the Military Cross presented to my father in the 50s was not taken."

Detective Sergeant David Cox from Kent Police said, "The people who committed this despicable crime are cowardly and clearly lack any respect for their community."

Anyone with information is asked to contact Kent Police on 01303 289293.

The family crest, which is on cutlery that was stolen Credit: Kent Police

Kent Police is appealing for information regarding the whereabouts of a 15-year-old Tenterden boy. Tony Halpin was last seen near Sainsbury's in Ashford at around 5pm yesterday. It is believed he may now be in the Thanet area.

Tony was last seen wearing a black parka-style coat, black jeans, a black hoodie and trainers. He was carrying a dark coloured rucksack. He is described as having shaggy dark brown hair and being unshaven, of medium build and with brown eyes.

As communities in the south east face another day of rising water levels, there are urgent calls for help to deal with the flooding. Pumps were needed when the car park at the Waitrose store in Tenterden flooded late last night.

Around 60 firefighters spent last night trying to get a large blaze under control in a 3 storey building on the High Street in Tenterden. It's believed it broke out on the ground floor of the property which is used as a shop yesterday evening. Crews managed to hold the fire in the roof.

A mother-of-two from Kent has been killed in the Brazilian rainforest in what's believed to be a hit and run boating accident. Lawyer Gillian Metcalf was on holiday with her husband and two daughters when their boat was struck at high speed by another vessel. John Ryall reports.